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Sorry Giys, can't make it. See you all at Dragonball?

I hope its not a repost and does not offend too many people.

Points accepted. Especially at traffic lights, a very local issue and usually at speeds well below 30 mph with distances of less than 20 yards My original point though was that there was an unused Bus Lane, probably a mile long with no turnings left or right, and I was being hassled to use it by an ambulance up my chuff. At 50 mph (I assume you would agree that braking would be a bad idea) I would be in the Bus Lane for at least 200 yards, as would the other motorists ahead of me. Should I and other innocent motorists move into the bus lane risking our licence, job etc. or a lengthy and potentially expensive episode defending themselves in court. Or should the ambulance driver use his disctretion,training etc and use a lane free from other motorists, allowing him clear vision ahead and an unobstructed path etc etc. It's the CCTV and fixed cameras that make this so difficult to make the correct decision. You would get a NIP in the post with a small fine and points, on your hopefully clean licence, with the threat of far greater penalties if you fail to defend yourself sucessfully. The cameras may not have a picture of an ambulance, he might have been past you and you were in the process of manouvering out of the bus lane (looking guilty) as you were approaching the camera. The chances of you remembering the Licence number of the Ambulance or other emergency vehicle would be near enough nil, and obtaining evidence from their controllers that would stand up in court, even if you could find out which of the many Ambulance stations the offending vehilcle came from, would be impossible. This I think is an example of the Big Brother State. I would have to say that judging from some previous posts supposedly indicating succesful prosecutions of motorists giving way to an emergency vehicle, I would be foolish to risk my income, my familys living standard, potentially my childrens education and future (if I lost my licence) for the few seconds that it may save an emergency vehicle. OK I am probably over reacting, but its all plausible and frighteningly possible. Conclusion: Obey the law and go about your business in a lawful manner. Then take the abuse from the passing ambulance, police, fire or whatever department driver asking 'are you deaf and blind' and then report them for aggressive driving and bullying tactics. End of Rant from me

Why is it that India, the spiritual home of the Karma Sutra, with temples adorned with naked male and female immigary, some of which is that explicit english newspapers would have trouble publishing it on their front pages, should take offence at a kiss. I am confused. But then again I'm not a Indian and I'm an atheist.

Spot the air con engineer. Saved me the bother and disbit better than I could, thanks. If UV dye is not used there may be witness marks of oil leaks around pipework, bends, joins etc. anywhere there could be a weakness. Good aircon garages should have detectors that can sniff out the leak immediately the system has been recharged. They may not however have the skills to repair the leak, jou may need areal specialist for that.

Scanner USB hard drive USB TV And we are only scrathing the surface Amateur radio transceiver has to be unusual!

Perhaps I should have started a poll. Break the law in favour of emergency vehicles or save your licence. So far we seem to be at 50/50

Oh god, he lives in west sussex. I need to move fast. Its ok, can do that, I've got a TT too (but its not an aerotop) Welcome to the wacky world of MkIV, Dragonball and that funny red button with japanese writing, squeeky tailgates, NA vs TT etc etc etc debates. Welcome Brett

Pics? Ouch! Have drilled holes in fingernails to releive the pressure of a blood blister before. Not sure if the risk, scare etc was worth it though especially as I now seem to have admitted to it. I work as a service engineer. Seized bolts and razor sharp sheet steel edges a daily problem. If I had to wear a blue plaster for every cut I would never get into a bakery. Hang on, that gives me an idea!

Would the police have the same favourable(?) attitude if it was me who had the accident. I have passed the IAD and I also plan ahead. Does that make me equally immune from prosecution. Bearing in mind past threads on this site, where drivers are now easily identified and subsequently prosecuted, would I be right in thinking that I as the (victim) motorist, I should continue on my way, without breaking the law, despite the fact that I am hindering an emergency vehicle.

But surely in a traffic queue it would be safer for the ambulance and the other road users, bearing in mind that the busses in their lane can legally undertake you that the ambulance should use the bus lane!

This morning driving up A23 past Gatwick airport on two lane road, with the inside lane is a bus lane. The road is 50 mph and thats what I am doing, an ambulance then hacks up behind me at speed blues and twos giving it some. Question; Should the ambulance us the bus lane to undertake me, bearing in mind its illegal for me to use it? or Should I pull into the bus lane, breaking the law, and let the ambulance past me, bearing in mind he would be breaking the speed limit? Which is the lesser of two evils?

Judging by the discolouration and possible corrosion soak the bottoms with WD for a week or two before you try to get them off.

I used to manage a web site and had all sorts of letters/emails threatening prosectution for this that or the other copyright infringement. Dealt with them swiftly by filing them on hard drive (just in case) and then writing a long letter 'in Icelandic' (a friend did the translation) asking for a detailed explanation of their case within 3 working days of receipt so I could take the appropriate action. I never got another response. I cant think why!

My Marlin and the Supe are done through an Adrian Flux policy. Got the Supe as a second car policy, dirt cheap.

Back early from travels, got mine no 28 on the list. Worth waitin for Mike

757 feet copied from original game yeti series

Mr T has loads. Steve Manley at Inchcape is your man but he's on holiday (I think)

Isnt it always the way. Going away for the weekend tonight, wont see the DVD till Monday at earliest. Bummer. Cant wait though.

Quality. If only that station covered Sussex I could have used it a year or two back. Not that I have any sympathy but.... what happened when he got home, did she manage to talk him round, has she still got the same job, if she needs to get away from up north I am free for the night!

Did 240 miles in the company van yesterday. Didnt see one.

I wont be there but I have told my three nephews, who live not far from the gorge, to keep an eye out for you. If there Mum lets them out, they will probably have cameras and stuff with them. I could end up with a few extra shots for you.

I had this from the neighbours as well. Threatened to sue his decorator, who paid for a professional clean up. PS. Didnt like the neighbours and he was only tarting the house before he sold it. Decorator was from out of town so I wasnt too worried about repercussions. BUT the only car in the drive was a Sierra, so not too worried if it got vandalised. Nothing happened though.

Soldering Iron is probably best trick to heat them. Blowtorch may damage paintwork if you are not careful. Drill them out carefully if not central they still might not come out. If they come out run an M4 (I think, but could be 5) tap through the thread to remove any other debris. Use stainless steel screws to replace the old, Socket head screws are probably best but, stainless is softer than steel so a drop of antiseize may be worth while if you want to get them off again. I managed to get nuts on the back of mine but tie string to the spanner. Its the only way you will get it out from inside the wing if you drop it!

Dont hear about Marshall Guv'nor switches often emough. How many people here would know what one was? I suppose it has a similar effect on the exhaust noise as it can have for a guitar. (everybody rushes off to google)